Arlene Lieberman
I draw my portraits and figures in graphite, with occasional touches of colored pencil. I seek to achieve
an effect similar to that of silverpoint, with its subtlety and gentleness of line. Graphite is my preferred
medium, though, as it allows for fine realistic detail, a range of values, depth of mass, and a direct
connection to the model. I rely on my knowledge of anatomy, proportion, line, form, and modeling to
render my drawings accurately. My ultimate goal is to capture and reveal each figure's unique character,
distinctive affect, and subjective state so that he or she comes alive on paper.
I draw my portraits and figures in graphite, with occasional touches of colored pencil. I seek to achieve
an effect similar to that of silverpoint, with its subtlety and gentleness of line. Graphite is my preferred
medium, though, as it allows for fine realistic detail, a range of values, depth of mass, and a direct
connection to the model. I rely on my knowledge of anatomy, proportion, line, form, and modeling to
render my drawings accurately. My ultimate goal is to capture and reveal each figure's unique character,
distinctive affect, and subjective state so that he or she comes alive on paper.
Priscilla, 27 x 21, Graphite
Ciani, 12 x 12, Graphite
Cross, 27 x 21, graphite
Maria, 27 x 21, graphite
Soul Patch, 27 x 21, graphite
Seated, 27 x 21, graphite
Resignation, 27 x 21, graphite
Nina, 27 x 21, graphite
Moustached, 27 x21, graphite
Cap and Scarf, 27 x 21, graphics,
accepted 2007 Spring-Summer show
accepted 2007 Spring-Summer show
A Meditation, 12 x 12, graphics,
accepted 2007 Spring-Summer
show
accepted 2007 Spring-Summer
show
Portrait 1, graphics, accepted 2006,
accepted Fall-Winter show
accepted Fall-Winter show
Alan, 27 x 21, graphite
Portrait 2, graphics, accepted Fall-Winter
show
show
Natalia, 24 x 18, graphite, accepted 2006
Spring-Summer show.
Spring-Summer show.
Caren, 24 x 18, graphite, accepted
2006 Spring-Summer show
2006 Spring-Summer show
